Friends church is a community of people who are on a spiritual journey together. We believe that each person is on their own spiritual journey and we strive to partner with people to help them no matter where they are in life. We are a Christian church who gathers weekly to explore the significance…
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Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Despite having lived over 2000 years ago, this man named Jesus continues to be one of the most inspirational and influential humans to have walked the earth....
Speakers: Vince Klassen Tariffs. Inflation. Recession. Soaring prices—eggs, gas, housing, groceries. The financial hits just keep coming. It feels heavier than years past. Are we prepared for where this is...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Why is it that some people always seem to fixate on what may be wrong, even when life may be going well? When was the last time...
Speakers: Vince Klassen Do we see the world as it truly is—or through a lens that distorts it? And if our perception is shaped, how does that alter the way...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Have your feelings ever led you astray? Every day we can find ourselves in situations that stir up strong emotions within us that cause us to react: Screaming,...
Speakers: Vince Klassen Why do we so often see complex, nuanced issues as simple? Black or White Yes or No Us versus Them I notice it in myself—especially when I'm...
In a time of political division, financial uncertainty, and nonstop headlines, it's easy to swing between extremes—panicking that everything is falling apart, or minimizing it all just to cope. But...
Speakers: Vince Klassen & Jeff JarvisCelebrate the powerful new life that emerges when we open ourselves to the divine wisdom speaking within. What is it saying to you—and are you...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis & Mexico Team A few weeks ago, a dedicated team from Friends Church—students, parents, and adults—embarked on a life-changing journey to Tijuana, Mexico. Together, they partnered...
Speakers: Vince Klassen & Kyla Anderson Have you ever noticed that some of the most religious people can also be the most judgmental, unkind, or even cruel? Scroll through the comments...
Speakers: Vince Klassen What if our spiritual practices and ideals are stopping us from doing the work to really heal? Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, which we...
Speakers: Vince Klassen As we begin to explore the Parts within us—Exiles carrying past pain and Protectors keeping that pain at bay—we start to see patterns. We notice recurring reactions,...
Speakers: Vince Klassen & Dayna Mullen There are moments in life when our Eyes are truly Opened—when we see what we've been missing and gain a fresh, healthier perspective. Our...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Have you ever been surprised by your own reaction to something—fine one moment, then suddenly overwhelmed? Most of us struggle to explain what's happening inside when we...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis One Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust....
Speakers: Jeff JarvisOne Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust. I...
Speakers: Vince Klassen & Gerry Smiley It's easy to talk about prayer and conceptions of God from a place of health, but what about when you're on the edge of...
Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer, we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in...
Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer, we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Prayer is often seen as simply making requests to a higher power in the hope that they'll intervene on our behalf. Last week, we challenged this view...
Speakers: Vince Klassen This week, we embark on a profound exploration of prayer—a practice that, for many, intertwines deeply with their understanding of God, the existence of suffering, the pursuit...
Speakers: Jeff Jarvis & Bryce Ever had a question for one of our pastors but didn't know how to ask it? Or maybe you were too scared because, let's face...
Speakers: Vince Klassen & Bryce Ever had a question for one of our pastors but didn't know how to ask it? Or maybe you were too scared because, let's face...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis If you're growing, you're changing. It's true. Especially with the spiritual journey. Certain priorities, beliefs, perspectives, attitudes, that once served us well can begin to feel constraining...
Speaker: Vince Klassen “On this final Sunday before Christmas, let's explore how to cultivate our healthiest spiritual selves – so we can embrace the season with love, joy, and unshakable...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis The ability to learn information and recall it on demand is a coveted skill, rewarded in almost every academic and vocational setting. It can make school a...
Speaker: Vince Klassen Sure, Sensei James says, ‘Don't be angry—it'll make your Christmas better.' Thanks for that groundbreaking insight (note the sarcasm)! We all know anger doesn't help—but the real...
Speaker: Trevor Dreher We're in the middle of our ‘Spiritual Ninja' series, where we're sharing the skillsets of ‘Spiritual Ninjas' so that we can all be better in our own...
Speaker: Vince Klassen We live in a world that often feels like it's spiraling into chaos. Wars rage on every level—between nations, within our families, and even inside ourselves. These battles cost...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis You don't have to look hard to find stories of relational turmoil, addiction, financial ruin and emotional pain that resulted from pleasure-seeking gone awry. Which is likely...
Speaker: Vince Klassen At the core of all meaningful relationships lies conversation—a dynamic exchange between two or more people, where we delve into the richness of our differences and similarities....
Speaker: Vince Klassen In our final week exploring How to Know a Person by David Brooks, we'll dive into how truly seeing someone—deeply and with compassion—can become a profound spiritual practice. How...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis It's surprising how much you can get to know someone by just hanging out with them. Not asking probing, soul-level questions, but just playing or doing mundane...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis We all likely know someone who has a knack for making people feel seen and valuable. I shared last week about a youth leader named Brian who could...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis There's a profound idea, a metaphor, that has captivated us: the notion that within each of us, there exists a spark of the divine. Can you imagine...
Speaker: Vince Klassen We've embarked on a transformative journey, asking ourselves: What isn't working in traditional religion for us? Many of us have felt the weight of an I-centric approach...
Speaker: Vince KlassenThroughout history, faith communities have constructed boundaries—both tangible and intangible—that define who belongs and who does not. These barriers, whether they are the physical walls of a church...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis If 100 random people were asked what the world needs most right now, very few would likely say traditional religion is the answer. Sadly, this expression of...
Speaker: Vince KlassenThis summer, we've immersed ourselves in the art of peacemaking, learning how to shift from divisive “I against them” dynamics to more healthy “We” and “Win-Win” interactions. We...
Speaker: JEff JarvisWe likely all have someone with whom we need to have a long-overdue conversation. Things were likely done and said at some point that bruised the relationship and...
Speaker: Vince Klassen A few weeks ago, I shared the powerful story of a woman who bravely escaped an abusive relationship after enduring years of pain. Her journey was marked...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Over the Summer I've witnessed and participated in a number of what I'll call “spicy” conversations. People with strong opinions weighing in on tricky topics like the US political...
Speaker: Vince Klassen Have you noticed that peace seems increasingly elusive in our world today? The number of concurrent conflicts is staggering—more than I've ever witnessed in my lifetime. It...
Speaker: Vince Klassen I recently attended a dinner party that was an absolute delight—great company, incredible food, the works. Yet, amidst the laughter and engaging conversation, something struck me profoundly....
Speaker: Vince Klassen Throughout history, individuals have been catalysts for peace, shaping the course of nations and communities alike. But this call to peacemaking isn't confined to the grand stage...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis Did you know that the Stoics considered courage to be one of the most important virtues you can develop? To have the ability to do something that...
Speaker: Jeff Jarvis As a kid I loved “sour soothers”. That sour, gummy candy that made you pucker when you put one in your mouth. I loved those things! One time I...
Speaker: Vince Klassen We all have profound, maybe even transcendent, experiences—whether it's the birth of a child, a moment of awe in nature, or a powerful physical sensation. Yet, when...
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